Potty training is something many parents fear. Hundreds, if not thousands, of books are dedicated to helping ease the transition from diaper to potty. There are even "How To" videos on the subject. There are also the antidotal horror stories people are more than willing to share with you … [Read More...]

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Dangerous territory... I know. I may offend some of you. I may not. But I feel I have to put this out there.
I am approaching this topic as the parent to a vaccinated child who has autism and a weaker immune system than some. Before you go "Aha! Vaccinated and Autistic.. Aha!", let me be … [Read More...]

Everyone always focuses on the negatives of an autism diagnosis. Myself included. So today I figure I will focus on the positives of an autism diagnosis.
Autism is not a fatal diagnosis. Yes it does mean a very difficult road ahead but at the end of that difficult road is life. My child will … [Read More...]

The idea was simple enough. Well, as simple as a hospitalization and surgical procedure on a 4 year old could be.
But this is Sam. And he has never - ever - done anything simple.
After speaking with the hospital admissions team, we decided to admit Sam at 11:30 am. This would allow him a few … [Read More...]